Record Tourism Year

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The number of foreign tourists in Korea surpassed 15 million people this year, hitting an all-time high. What makes Seoul a charming destination in the eyes of foreign visitors? We find out in our next report.

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Women donning traditional hanbok attire stroll beneath the blue sky in Gyeongbokgung Palace. Gallant gatekeepers guard the Daehanmun Gate. Couples dating in the ancient palace blend with the scenic background like works of art. In the back alleys stretching along the elegant roof eaves, visitors capture each moment of their stay with their cameras.

[Soundbite] Tourist from Canada

When dusk falls, people flock to the beautiful Gyeonghoeru, or the Royal Banquet Hall, and the magnificent Dongdaemun Design Plaza, which is like an oasis for children in the heart of a bustling city. These are the images of Seoul captured by three foreign photographers and selected by National Geographic.

[Soundbite] Park Jong-moon(Visitor) : "It's easy to overlook the charm of Seoul in daily life. This exhibition reminds me what Seoul is like."

The charm of Seoul in the eyes of foreign visitors underscores the beauty of the Korean capital.